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Test ID BMIPB Borrelia miyamotoi Detection, PCR, Blood


Ordering Guidance


This assay does not detect the Borrelia species that cause Lyme disease. If Lyme disease is suspected, order SLYME / Lyme Antibody Modified 2-Tier with Reflex, Serum.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)

Acceptable: Royal blue top (EDTA), pink top (EDTA), or sterile vial containing EDTA-derived aliquot

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube (preferred).


Secondary ID

618298

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of Borrelia miyamotoi infection in conjunction with clinical findings

 

Preferred method for detection of B miyamotoi using blood specimens

Testing Algorithm

For information see Acute Tickborne Disease Testing Algorithm.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87478

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.